The Best Physics Games for Playstation 5

Update : Goat Simulator: Remastered added at rank #12.
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Heavenly Bodies (2021)

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Wrangle the hands and arms of a 1970s space cosmonaut and push, pull and twist your way through an increasingly precarious range of physically simulated stellar scenarios, where without gravity, nothing is still, nothing is secure, and nothing is simple.


  • physics
  • cooperative
  • precision
  • puzzle
  • space
  • local
  • stylized
  • platform
  • zero-gravity
  • atmospheric
  • 2.5d
  • simulation
  • comedy
  • difficult
  • controller-support

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Human: Fall Flat (2016)

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Join the wobbly world of Human Fall Flat and solve hilarious physics-based puzzles! You'll navigate a squishy character through dreamy landscapes, laughing at the unpredictable antics. With over 45 million players, dive into a game that's as fun with friends as it is solo, offering creative freedom and endless laughs.


What we like:
  • Unique physics-based gameplay
  • Open-ended puzzle solutions
  • Hilarious character antics
  • Fun solo or with friends
  • Engaging level design
What could be improved:
  • Occasional control frustration
  • Limited replay value

  • physics
  • puzzle
  • cooperative
  • platform

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Marble It Up Ultra (2023)

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Roll, bounce, boost, and blast your way to victory in Marble It Up! Ultra - the ultimate marble platformer. Chase the records of your friends and the world's best players through a vast campaign - or face them head-on in thrilling multiplayer mayhem. Get ready to roll!


  • platform
  • physics
  • multiplayer
  • arcade
  • 3d
  • buttery-smooth
  • online
  • time
  • attack
  • colourful
  • fast-paced
  • ball
  • abstract
  • editor
  • level

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Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Roll into a world of nostalgic fun with Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania! With over 300 levels to conquer and a bunch of hilarious mini-games to enjoy, you'll be hooked. Customize your monkey, challenge your friends, and stop the evil Dr. Bad-Boon in this remastered classic!


What we like:
  • Perfect for nostalgia
  • Over 300 challenging stages
  • Fun customization options
  • Variety of characters to unlock
  • Competitive online leaderboards
What could be improved:
  • Some physics issues
  • Inconsistent quality of mini-games
  • DLC needed for original character models and music
  • Sound design is not up to par

  • platform
  • bowling
  • physics
  • remake
  • classic
  • arcade
  • party
  • challenging
  • racing
  • online
  • difficult
  • multiplayer
  • controller-support
  • golf
  • local

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Hardspace: Shipbreaker (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X

Are you ready to be a part of the team that salvages spaceships in zero-g? In Hardspace: Shipbreaker, you can cut through the metal with a laser cutter and use the grapple tool to move the salvaged parts with ease. Earn upgrades and maximize your profit as you salvage through a compelling campaign, relax in freeplay, or compete in timed challenges. Join the union and fight against corporate greed in this unique gameplay experience!


What we like:
  • Fun and engaging core gameplay
  • Enjoyable story and characters
  • Great soundtrack
  • Satisfying
  • Scratches the 'take things apart and organize' itch
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Gameplay and story not integrated well
  • Cutscenes disrupt gameplay flow
  • Inconsistent physics mechanics
  • Lack of new core features added since early access

  • simulation
  • sci-fi
  • space
  • relaxing
  • physics
  • narrative
  • first-person
  • dystopian
  • futuristic
  • puzzle
  • zen
  • blue-collar
  • tanks
  • destruction
  • sims

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Exo One (2021)

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A strange signal... an alien craft... an interplanetary, gravity-defying journey through space and time.


  • sci-fi
  • space
  • physics
  • flight
  • walking-simulator
  • exploration
  • 3d
  • philosophical
  • relaxing
  • atmospheric
  • psychedelic
  • rhythm
  • simulation
  • narrative
  • controller-support

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Shatter Remastered Deluxe (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Mac OS Linux Xbox One Xbox Series X

Relive the award-winning classic that redefined the brick-breaking genre. Shatter returns in stunning 4K resolution running at 120fps, with a modernised UI, and multiple visual improvements. Re-experience the highly acclaimed original soundtrack, remixed and remastered in 5.1 surround sound.


  • destruction
  • cooperative
  • 1980s
  • cyberpunk
  • arcade
  • abstract
  • attack
  • score
  • local
  • physics
  • linear
  • colourful
  • futuristic
  • space
  • pvp

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Operation: Polygon Storm (2024)

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A fastpaced, military tug-of-war game with minimal micromanagement. Choose and deploy from a mix of specialized military units to overwhelm the enemy. Experiment with a huge variety of unit compositions, synergies, abilities, and upgrades to lead your army to victory!


  • auto-battler
  • strategy
  • tower-defense
  • real-time
  • resource-management
  • physics
  • military
  • war
  • wargame
  • destruction
  • artillery
  • base-building
  • tactical
  • gore
  • resource

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Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023)

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Kerbal Space Program 2 is the sequel to the acclaimed space-flight simulation game Kerbal Space Program. Enter the next generation of space adventure with exciting new parts, stunning visuals, fully revamped UI and Map View, and rich new environments to explore.


  • space
  • simulation
  • physics
  • sandbox
  • science
  • building
  • realistic
  • flight
  • exploration
  • moddable
  • rocket-building
  • funny
  • sci-fi

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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game (2024)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Step into Patrick’s shorts and create hilarious, physics-based mayhem, as you make the open world of Bikini Bottom your playground!


  • sandbox
  • physics
  • open-world
  • character
  • action-adventure
  • 3d
  • third-person
  • customization
  • family-friendly
  • exploration
  • anime
  • comedy
  • colourful
  • cute
  • funny

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